Cultural Events
December 2025
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Story of Saint Francis
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn the fascinating story of Saint Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order of friars who would cross the globe to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Guided Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec
27
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Dec
31
11:00p
End Date
Midnight Countdown Hike **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the new year at Dinosaur Valley!
January 2026
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
DINO DIVE!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for our 10th annual Dino Dive to celebrate the New Year!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn about the atlatl and find out!
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Wolf Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy January's "Wolf" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Jan
8
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
10
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Fredonian Rebellion
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join a San Felipe de Austin historian to discuss the Fredonian Rebellion of Stephen F. Austin's colony!
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Jan
22
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
February 2026
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
Gyotaku - Fish Printing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past
May 2026
May
9
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Buttons and other closures
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come on a journey through fashion history of San Felipe de Austin! Experience the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of a bygone era.